Wings of Hope gala for hospice Feb. 1

The fourth annual Winter Gala hosted by the Barnett Realtors' Wings of Hope Committee to benefit Community Hospice is set for Feb. 1 at the Performing Arts Center at Kent State University at Tuscarawas.

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Posted Jan. 18, 2014 at 9:50 PM

By TimesReporter.com staff report
Posted Jan. 18, 2014 at 9:50 PM

NEW PHILADELPHIA

The fourth annual Winter Gala hosted by the Barnett Realtors' Wings of Hope Committee to benefit Community Hospice is set for Feb. 1 at the Performing Arts Center at Kent State University at Tuscarawas.

The public is invited to the semiformal gala, which begins at 6:30 p.m. There will be light fare, live and silent auction items, raffles and drawings. The entertainment will conclude at 11:30 p.m.

Tickets are $35 each and can be purchased at the Barnett Inc. Realtors office at 310 W. High Ave., New Philadelphia, during business hours.

As in past years, the Wings of Hope Committee is raising funds to benefit the Community Hospice House in New Philadelphia, which serves families from Tuscarawas, Stark and Carroll counties.

The 2014 goal is to raise $40,000 for the construction of an outdoor pavilion on the house grounds for use by patients and their families.

"Since our first gala in 2011, I have felt complete joy with what we have accomplished on behalf of Community Hospice House," Kay Barnett said.

She added that several of those involved shared "a dream, not only to be a strong supporter of the American Cancer Society, but to become supporters of Community Hospice. To date with our Realtors, staff, volunteers and business acquaintances, we have raised over $60,000, completing financial commitments for a pediatric room and a guest suite.

"This year, we made a bolder commitment to raise funds for a much-needed pavilion. This will be used by Community Hospice for children's bereavement activities, support groups and outdoor experiences.

"Our Wings of Hope Committee extends their deepest appreciation for everyone who is helping with this upcoming event," Barnett said.

For more information about tickets or donations, call the Barnett Realtors office at 330-339-1196.